A 1 bedroom eco-bungalow nestled in the bush in Te Henga (Bethells Beach), in West Auckland. Built with your rest and relaxation in mind!

For 30 years, we have enjoyed living here, developing our property, and recently decided it would be nice to share it with others across New Zealand and from around the world. In 2008, we built a one bedroom, self contained and elegant cottage which is nestled in New Zealand’s native bush of the Waitakere Ranges on Auckland’s Wild West Coast. Bowing to our Guests’ wishes, YES, we now have cell phone coverage!

We love the mix of native bush, sea-views and mix of isolation and accessibility to Auckland central. We are situated on a ridge overlooking Bethell's valley and hidden out of view from our neighbours. However, the locals are good, respectful people. Our road is off the main road and the sounds of the native birds and the wind in the trees is what will keep you company.

We cannot begin to share how much we enjoyed our stay. We now will compare everything to our stay at Bush and Sands for the rest of our 6 week trip. Two nights was too short, but I suspect I would say the same for a much longer stay. We feel very fortunate to have met Lyn & Allan; we feel as if we have always known them! Not a negative thing to say. All our needs were met with a clean and lovely place. Great memories!

Ellen2015-10-30T00:00:00Z

This is the perfect place to stay to discover the west coast of Auckland. Quiet, clean, comfortable and a stunning location.

Laurence2017-04-08T00:00:00Z

Lyn's hospitality and compassion were superb. We were greeted on arrival and shown around the divine accommodation. The bed was perfect, soft silky linen atop of a wonderfully supportive yet supremely comfortable bed. We awoke in the morning to the smell of freshly baked bread at our doorstep. The breakfast of free range bacon and eggs, tomatoes and mushrooms with the delicious fresh bread and freshly squeezed orange juice was a wonderful way to start the day. The view from the double glazed windows on all sides was peaceful and varied from rainforest to a vista of the ocean. The quality of the fittings was top notch in every way. Everything about this place is perfect. All the little details that make a stay effortless have been taken care of. Our only complaint is that we only booked for two nights, We could happily have settled in here for a long stay.

I had to pinch myself to be sure this incredible place was real! Unbelievable location situated directly across from the amazing black sand beaches. Well equipped, incredible shower, heated floors in the bathroom and best of all the towel warmer! Open the black out shades to a breathtaking view, open the slider to sleep to the sounds of the ocean...this spot has a "wow" factor included! Brenda is a gracious host, she invited me to join her and friends for an amazing meal which was quite appreciated after a long trek, I only wished I had stayed (URL HIDDEN) sure and allow yourself plenty of time to bask in the beauty of Piha and this wonderful airbnb.

Amie2016-11-20T00:00:00Z

Need to inform guests that no extras are provided and local shopping and eateries are very limited and expensive.

Steve2017-03-24T00:00:00Z

We really enjoyed staying at Brenda's place. Main reasons: - the house is fantastic. It feels new and Is in great condition, has a fantastic view and offers everything you need - it is at a beautiful location: you cross the road and you're at the beach - Brenda is an amazing host. She is super friendly and caring and made us feel very very welcome. Best ever!! We could not have wished for a better start of our holiday!! Thanks Brenda!!!

Martin2017-01-19T00:00:00Z

The perfect place to stay for a relaxing night away in Piha. The location could not be any better and the accommodation was clean and modern. I would certainly recommend this place. Thank you :)

Ifan2016-11-05T00:00:00Z

This home was such a beautiful location for our rainy days in Piha! We were able to see the beach and the surrounding areas with the comfort of a fireplace inside and still be able to pop out to walk around when the rain lifted! Brenda was a gracious host and made our stay in Piha absolutely special and unexpected.

Sammi2017-05-12T00:00:00Z

Place is opposite beach. It is a fantastic unit with great bathroom. Brenda is a great host.

Brenda's place was absolutely the best place I have ever stayed! The room was just across the road from the beach. It was clean, comfortable, and private. Brenda was an amazing host - so much so that I would say I have made a lifelong friend just from my two night stay!

Lacey2017-01-15T00:00:00Z

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This private and tidy self contained apartment is comfortable with enough space needed to relax and unwind while still being just a hop, skip and a jump from great north piha surf breaks. Fall asleep at night to the sound of the surf. Really great for travellers as the space can accommodate a couple or a few solo adventurers travelling together.

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2

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This is a fully self contained granny flat with a patio area.
It is fully furnished and contains brand new facilities.
Apartment is attached to our family home, but private.
Extensive rural outlook.
Within walking distance to Muriwai Beach, the gannet colony, cafe and playground.
It is a 3 minute drive to the Muriwai golf course. Enjoy bush and forest walks.
Property is located on the Hilary Trail.

It is accomodation that is brand new and modern. It is fresh, uncluted and a dry and clean space. It is quiet and has beautiful rural views to the east. You can wake up to the sunrising.... and/or watch the sunset at the beach. Either walk or short drive to see our surf beach or view the gannets.....and loads more.....Special. X

Have a great stay at Suzanne's thank you

Justine2017-03-26T00:00:00Z

Yay Murawai surf!

Ted2017-04-15T00:00:00Z

We had a wonderful stay in Suzanne's flat. It is new and modern, of a generous size and very comfortable. It was quiet and clean. The flat is very close to Muriwai beach (and the gannet colony), the air smells of freshly cut grass and pine trees and if you want to keep the windows open you can hear crickets and a rooster outside. Communication with Suzanne was easy and she made sure we had everything we needed. We can definitely recommend staying there!

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Relax and enjoy the backdrop of native bush and bird song that surrounds you in this unique location. SCENIC RIDGE sits atop a ridge in the beautiful Waitakere Ranges with a breathtaking view of Auckland to the east and the ranges to the west.

Welcome to SCENIC RIDGE!
Our 2 bedroom quality guest accommodation is connected to but separate from your hosts upstairs. If booking just 1 room you will have the WHOLE apartment as we do not lease by individual rooms.
Comprising 2 Queen size beds with quality furnishings and linen, a stunning new bathroom, combined dining and lounge room with heat pump, a large flat screen TV, Sky TV, CD Player, DVD, complimentary Wi-Fi and internet access.
The bedrooms and lounge have bifold doors which open onto your own deck allowing you to fully appreciate the western views. The deck is furnished with a 6 seater table and chairs, sunloungers and BBQ. During the summer evenings, the sunsets can be spectacular.
The room rate includes, complimentary tea and coffee and is for single/double occupancy in one bedroom, with an extra charge per person, for the second bedroom. Please enquire with your hosts.
All quality linen is provided.
Check in and out times are 2.00pm and 10.00am. We may be flexible on arrival time - please enquire.

We are a handy location for local wedding and conference venues in the Kumeu, Bethells, Waitakere and Henderson areas.
The Kumeu vineyard district is only a 10-15 minute drive. Kumeu River Wines, Matua Valley, Coopers Creek, West Brook, Kerr Farm, Soljans, to name a few of the fantastic local vineyards located near our property.
We are keen golfers and are happy to enjoy a round of golf with you if you wish. You will not find a more beautiful (but challenging) golf course than Waitakere GC which is a 5 minute drive as is Redwood GC. Numerous golf courses within a 12-25 minute drive include Huapai, Muriwai, Helensville, North Shore, Pupuke and one of Auckland's finest, Titirangi Golf Course. We have spare golf clubs available if required.
Waitakere Ranges is renowned for its stunning west coast surf beaches, Bethells (a 12 minute drive), Muriwai, Karekare and Piha. Taylor Swift's video "Out of the Woods" was shot at Bethells Beach (and Queenstown), Karekare Beach is the location of Jane Campion's film "The Piano" whilst Piha is the birthplace of NZ surfing as well as being the site for Piha Surf Rescue.
Other local attractions include Cascades Kauri Park, 200km of amazing walking tracks and Auckland's newest shopping area, Northwest Shopping Precinct (a 15 minute drive) which also has many fabulous restaurants and eateries.

热烈的欢迎和令人惊叹的美景完美的住宿。如此精彩的现场和精美的装饰和两个卧室门通向天井和宽大舒适的休息室布置。

Elizabeth2016-06-27T00:00:00Z

We had a fantastic time at Science Ridge. Trudy and David were so much wonderful hosts that we can highly recommend the place. Both have given us a warm and relaxing stay there that we could have stayed much longer. Scenic Ridge has an amazing view, very lovely decorated rooms and a lot of space (especially the bathroom was incredible). Thank you Trudy&David for the Dinner invitation und the wonderful wines. Talking to you gave us a great impression and insights on the people in this beautiful country. Thank you very much - also for the lot of great hints.

We were in Auckland for a Family wedding. Location was perfect as was the hospitality from our hosts David & Trudy. Our beds luxurious, the apartment was very spacious and beautifully decorated. Everything was provided as quoted. We would all highly recommend Scenic Ridge to anyone.

Sherryl2016-02-08T00:00:00Z

The views of the sea from the back of the house and views of all of Auckland from the front cannot be beat. The bathroom is really nice for hot showers but keep in mind, most of New Zealand collects rain water so water conservation is important. David and Trudy have wine/orange juice/beer/milk in the fridge to get you started plus an array of crackers/coffees/teas/hot chocolates/cereals and fresh fruit on the counter when you arrive. Recommend trying feijoa at the local fruit stands. Plenty of pillows & bedding. A variety of travel books and magazines to assist in developing your daily plans. We wish we could have spent more time visiting with David and Trudy but with all of us in the Worlds Masters Games it didn't happen. Thanks so much David & Trudy!

Lisa2017-04-29T00:00:00Z

The view from David & Trudy's place is incredible - we arrived at sunset and you can see all the way to the Sky Tower. The bathroom is to die for, beds very comfortable and the linen was beautiful. We had a fabulous stay for a wedding nearby - can't recommend this place enough.

Louise2017-03-17T00:00:00Z

Our stay at Scenic Ridge was easily the most enjoyable couple of days of our holiday in the north island of NZ. We were blown away by the level of luxury and comfort as well as the amazing views from the balcony! A truely unique area not too far from the city with owners that really made us feel welcome and spoilt! Thanks so much David and Trudy for your accommodation. We will be booking our next holiday with you very soon! Can't wait to go back.

Henry2016-03-20T00:00:00Z

I recommend this house. David and Trudy are welcoming and friendly. The house is splendid and high standard, very clean, very comfortable and fully equipped. The view is beautiful and the place quiet. This house is ideal for long stays or for a weekend. Jerome of New Caledonia

Jerome2016-11-28T00:00:00Z

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4

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Set in a beautiful native garden 'The Tui' has everything a traveler would want or need.
Free Wi-Fi, off street parking, great quality linen, kitchenette plus two decks this self contained cottage is only 1/2 a minute stroll to Piha Beach.

A perfect little bolt hole in the beautiful piha, private and convenient

Cody2017-04-02T00:00:00Z

The Lodge is perfectly situated, walk on to the beach, which is glorious! A great relaxing place with amazing scenery. Piha is small but we loved spending time there! Take supplies or like we did use the surf club and the cafe:) Thanks for having us!

Ellen2017-01-19T00:00:00Z

Had a great time staying at Tui Cottage. Bobbie made us feel welcome, but left us to enjoy the place to ourselves. Would highly recommend.

Torrey McDonnell2016-01-24T00:00:00Z

Lovely little bolt hole only a few mins walk from the beach. It's a very peaceful and tranquil spot.

Victoria2016-12-29T00:00:00Z

Great place to stay and very close to the beach

Andrew2017-01-03T00:00:00Z

A nice little place, wish that we could have stayed longer!

andrew2016-02-15T00:00:00Z

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Modern, clean, luxe, apartment with million $ views over lush bush of Piha, the famous Lion Rock and the wild west coast ocean. This quiet, modern, warm, fully self contained apartment is set in lush landscaped grounds. Sit on the deck and soak up the all day sun in shelter from the prevailing wind. Read a book, relax, take a stroll to the beach. Or talk the owner into taking you out fishing on his Jet-ski, or where the good surf banks are. Come enjoy, escape, live. Discounts for full weekends.

Suited for couples wanting to escape the city and re-charge in a modern clean, dry, warm haven. Watch TV or bring a DVD. Read a book, or explore Piha with this fully contained apartment for your leisure. We offer Friday/Saturday late check out Sunday discounts to standard single night stays.

Rayner road is the Hollywood hills of Piha, the Mission Bay of Auckland. Our neighbours are artist, musicians, professionals, retired, or hippies. Its what makes Piha so unique. Please be respectful and no yobbos allowed.

Fantastic location, Blair and his wife were fantastic. Great little hideaway, clean , quiet and a perfect place to have a secluded time away... awesome

Brent2017-07-30T00:00:00Z

Blair's retreat was a beautiful getaway. It was clean and stylish and very comfortable. It had the most beautiful view of lion rock. Thanks so much for having us Blair! I would love to come back in the future!

Alex2017-07-23T00:00:00Z

Super clean and top quality stay. The host was generous.

Dev2017-07-16T00:00:00Z

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2

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My place is close to Muriwai Beach, Maukatia Beach , Muriwai Regional Park, Woodhill Bike Trails and parks. You’ll love my place because of the outdoors space and proximity to the beach and forest, the light, the relaxing atmosphere, the comfortable set up. My place is good for couples and solo adventurers.

It's a calm relaxing space with a lovely morning deck. Listen to the sound of the waves breaking or the bird song in the morning. Relaxed ambiance.
Take a ten minute walk to the beach, see the gannets, feel the black sand.

The local environment; the beach with it's black sand and great western horizon of ceaseless ocean, the gannets, the bush and the forest.
There's a golf course , a bike park, a horse park and lots of walks.

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Just a 10 minute walk down a tree-lined track to South Piha beach, The South Piha Surf Club, Piha Bowling Club, Piha Cafe, Piha Store and Lion Rock Surf Shop. An easy 20 minute walk to Kite-Kite Falls, from the end of Glenesk rd, and a variety of other amazing bush walks that make up the Hillary Trail.. My place is good for couples and solo adventurers.

Highly recommended for a short getaway which is close to Auckland. Very well kept and clean with comfortable bedding. Fully equipped kitchenette and lovely outdoor deck. Had a great time away.

Roshni2017-02-05T00:00:00Z

Nice apartment in lovely Piha.

Chris2017-03-11T00:00:00Z

The host canceled this reservation 83 days before arrival. This is an automated posting.

Andrea2017-09-07T00:00:00Z

Great stay the accommodation was very clean and tidy had all that was needed...peaceful great neighbours... would stay again...also host helped with local info thanks Kim ❤️️

Marianna2017-01-02T00:00:00Z

A charming little apartment nestled up the hill from a fabulous surf beach in the quaint and quiet town of Piha was a perfect 45 minutes from Auckland. With clear and concise directions we arrived to find a spotless, well stocked apartment. Beach towels, BBQ, and a lovely private deck to enjoy at the end of our day. Great location for day trips locally, lots of walking trails with local waterfalls. A definite 5 star for this little oasis. Thanks Kim...especially for the extra touches of bubbly and milk for tea in the morning. Can't wait to come back!

Suze2017-03-17T00:00:00Z

A lovely well equipped, well appointed space. The host gave us complete privacy until day of departure which was lovely. If we needed anything we could just message her. Although the beach was a relatively short walk down some steps. The beach made up for the walk back up. We were lucky and had a lovely beach day with warm seas, well patrolled by lifeguards. I even boogie boarded which I haven't done for 17 years!! Kim provided loads of extra little touches as well which made our stay even better. A great BBQ sun cream picnic bag and rug and plastic glasses. As well as some bubbles on arrival Thank you Kim

Nicola2017-02-11T00:00:00Z

We stayed for 3 nights at Kim´s place and was perfect for a quiet, relaxing experience. It´s located in a beautiful spot with fantastic scenery. Kim was always ready to answer our questions or help us in any way.

Eduardo2017-01-26T00:00:00Z

We had a lovely stay over Easter at Kawakawa. The apartment was very tidy and only a short walk down to beautiful Piha beach. Kim was a fantastic host and very prompt with communication. There were quite a few mosquitoes but Kim supplied insect repellent as well so we were sorted. Overall, had a fantastic time. Thanks Kim

Is very close to Muriwai Regional Park. Close to the beach and gannet colony.

The beach, the bush/forest, the bush walks, the gannet colony, the peace and quiet of being in nature.

你一定会喜欢的鸟鸣布什展望和杂音。诚然,休闲猕猴桃住宿

Christina2017-03-03T00:00:00Z

该工作室是伟大的,几步之遥的商店和靠近海滩呢!财产被美丽的丛林所包围。新装修并有你需要的一切!我们有一个美好的住宿,谢谢!

Gina 2017-03-18T00:00:00Z

他们悠闲和轻松应对

Jackie2016-12-16T00:00:00Z

Great place. Nice, clean and modern studio set amongst bush. Leesa and Scott we very welcoming, giving local advice and settling us in. A short walk or drive to the beach and right next to a store and fish n chip shop.

Jason2016-02-01T00:00:00Z

主队是可爱!该公寓是美丽的。我们十分享受我们的住宿!

Olivia2017-01-07T00:00:00Z

Very comfortable, very welcome by Leesa and Scott A beautiful beach nearby and a dream landscape. We were woken by birdsong, too cool

josee2017-02-19T00:00:00Z

Leesa and & Scott are very good host and they were kind enough to show us around and respect our privacy. The studio is lovely to stay and near Muriwai beach where we visited Gannet Colony and kite surfing; beautiful! I would definitely recommend this studio to my friends or family to stay at.

Mei-Hua2015-06-29T00:00:00Z

Leesa and Scott were very welcoming and friendly. The studio apartment was very comfortable and perfect for our family stay with our 11month old. We loved our stay at their studio which was very well equipped and the complimentary bottle of red was appreciated to. We'd definately recommend their place to others.

Emma-Jane2016-03-06T00:00:00Z

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Large 1 bedroom apartment with own entrance.Stunning sea and bush views from your own private deck with hot tub.Piha beach is a hidden gem with amazing hiking treks and a beautiful beach that is very popular with surfers

Private, quiet neighbourhood

The host canceled this reservation 5 days before arrival. This is an automated posting.

Dirck2017-06-19T00:00:00Z

Amazing views, a lovely self-contained unit, and the hot tub was an awesome bonus. A great place to stay if you want to get a good Piha experience

Isaac2017-08-13T00:00:00Z

Stunning views! Sunset & sunrise was a dream. Lovely comfortable apartment all that you need. Great spot to stay to take in the views of Piha.

Emma2017-06-30T00:00:00Z

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Awaken to birdsong, this beautiful modern apartment located in peaceful, private native bush setting, with sea views. Close to many excellent West Coast beaches on Piha Rd. Ten minutes to Karekare, Piha & Anawhata Beach and just 30 mins from Auckland city.

Native bush setting with sea views. Close to famous Waitakere walks including Sir Edmund Hillary trail.

10 minutes to West Coast beaches.
Many excellent bush walks nearby.
30 minutes from Auckland City

This place is truly a paradise in New Zealand. The panoramic views over the tree tops of the forest were breathtaking. The accommodations were clean and well equipped. Great central location with good access to both East and West beaches and the forest hikes were amazing. Thank you for sharing your home with us Vanessa, we recommend your place to anyone visiting the area.

Chris2015-12-31T00:00:00Z

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Stay in the hills overlooking Auckland City amongst a large collection of books, DVDs & misc. esoterica!
Spread out over 5 separate bed / living rooms!
Explore west coast beaches & bushwalks, local cafes & vineyards, or drive 30mins to the city!

1. If your holiday needs any of the following you have come to the right place: plasma ball, Balinese xylophones, tarot cards, binoculars, a telescope, an abacus, large DVD collection of obscure kung fu movies and mainstream blockbusters, overwhelming amount of books on all sorts of topics but mostly Eastern spiritualism and weird hocus-pocus ...
2. We can sleep large groups (but be aware, there's only one toilet):
Bedroom 1: King size bed, with single trundle bed underneath
Bedroom 2: Double bed
Bedroom 3: Two single beds
Small living room: We have two foldout sofas that sleep one person each
Extra mattresses: We have 2 extra single foam mattresses that we can pull out of storage for you if you need them. There's space on the floor in both living rooms, to place these mattresses.

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Our 320 m2 cedar home is located within the Waitakere Ranges but still close to Auckland CBD (25min by car outside traffic hr, 23 km). We have spectacular West coast beaches. We don't include breakfast in our listing. Distance to train and bus station 2.3 km. Airport 34 km. My place is good for anyone who want to explore the area, walking trails, MTB, surfing, horse riding or just wants to relax and rest. Trust stadium 10 min drive. Also handy for all other events in Auckland by train.

Self contained unit, attached to the main home with our internal garage in between on a 3600m2 section. The unit itself consists of a big bedroom , kitchenette with all amenities including nespresso coffee machine, dining area, bathroom with spa bath for 2. The spa bath is well appreciated by visitors. A sitting area with flat screen tv and bluetooth mini stereo to use for your own music on your phone or internet radio app. Heat pump. Fully insulated, damp free private unit. Very quiet at night time. You also have a part of the garden with seating available to you where you can enjoy the view. The native birds will "talk" to you.

We live in a quiet semi rural area in a non exit street. It is within the borders of the Waitakere Ranges reserve which is extremely popular. The nights are very quiet. However, we have the morepork (native owl) who "talks" a lot with the other owls in the neighbourhood. There are a total of 360 km bush tracks. A car is a necessity unless you want to use the unit to chill out after a busy work week and don't mind to walk to the bus/train station.

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Situated in the surrounding temperate rainforests
of the beautiful Waitakere Ranges in Swanson, West Auckland, New Zealand.
Close to nature, yet so close to all the facilities!
Fully Self-Contained, Private Accommodation.

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Our studio styled sleep out has everything you need for a romantic night away. Nestled at the foot of the beautiful Waitakere Ranges and a short drive to amazing west coast beaches. Private deck with bush outlook.

Warm and cosy with a heat pump or cool in summer with air conditioning

You are 7 minutes from major shopping centres but our property is on 4 acres of farmland . Very peaceful

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2

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This place is right across the road from the beach with views all day long. It is modern and comfortable. We are only minutes to a number of beautiful bush walks. You will rarely need to get in your car as most things are within walking distance.

The bedroom has a king size bed that can be split into singles. Stretchers are available upon request.
Please take note of the comment made under the first photo of this listing.

Brenda is the hostess with the most! The beautiful house is steps away from Piha beach, Lion's Rock, surfing, swimming, and the most stunning sunsets. She made our stay most special with her personal touches. We shared several meals (she even invited us to her own home for an unforgettable evening), drinks, and entertainment. This is where you want to be!

Great place, we enoyed being beach boys and girls for two days. Nice forest walks just around the (URL HIDDEN) much to discover in the nature. We would stay at Brendas house again. Thanks for the coffee! Brenda is a very friendly host.